You got it Casey. When I use to write a column for a magazine that was owned by the NYTimes, they had me sign a contract that basically said, "we own your work and you can't write for anybody else." period. I crossed out the areas I disagreed with, then got it in writing from the editor (via email) that this was agreeable to her before I wrote another word. It's NOT acceptable. I couldn't agree with you more!

People DO look at writers as if we "owe" them our words, sometimes. Don't you think? I also don't think some people realize how hard it is to be consistent with our craft and how hard we work at developing it. Lawd...who open the flood gates...sorry.(Queen stepping down from soapbox).

JJ